Vai Siaine

Name: Vai Siaine
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tongan
Ingredients: 6 ripe bananas, halved; 2 cups coconut cream; 3 tbsp sugar; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp vanilla; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1 tbsp butter; Grated coconut

Vai Siaine (vie see-AH-neh)

Banana in Coconut Cream

⏱ Prep Time 5 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 254 kcal

Ripe bananas simmered in sweetened coconut cream until soft and luscious. A classic Tongan dessert.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 3.0g

Carbs 38.0g

Fat 10.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

pot

Presentation Guide

Vessel: bowl

Garnishes: grated coconut

Ingredients

6 ripe bananas, halved
2 cups coconut cream
3 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp butter
Grated coconut

Instructions

1
Peel and halve bananas.
2
Heat coconut cream with sugar, salt, vanilla.
3
Add bananas to simmering cream.
4
Cook gently 8 minutes.
5
Stir in butter and cinnamon.
6
Serve warm topped with grated coconut.

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Did You Know?

Vai siaine literally means banana water in Tongan, referring to the coconut cream bath.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

Garnishing

grated coconut

The Story Behind Vai Siaine

Vai siaine is one of the most traditional Tongan desserts, combining two of the islands' most abundant ingredients. The warm coconut cream transforms simple bananas into a luxurious treat.

This dessert is served at every family gathering and church function.

Vai siaine represents the gentle sweetness of Tongan home cooking.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dessert, any time 📜 Origins: Ancient

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